Pituitary Gland 04

The pituitary gland (or hypophysis) is an endocrine gland about the size of a pea and weighing 0.5 g (0.02 oz.). It is considered a master gland as it secretes hormones regulating homeostasis, including tropic hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands. It is functionally connected to the hypothalamus by the median eminence.